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Report: Red-light cameras reduce crashes

A red-light camera monitors the North Service Road

Photo credit: James Carbone | A red-light camera monitors the North Service Road of the LIE at Ronkonkoma Avenue in Ronkonkoma. (Oct. 28, 2010)

Nassau County's red light camera program has reduced traffic accidents an average of 12 percent to 16 percent at 40 intersections, according to a new county report.

At 32 intersections where the county compared 12 months of data before and after cameras began recording violators, there was an average 12.3 percent decline in crashes, although one showed a steep increase. Another eight intersections...

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